Gertjan Zijlstra

Gertjan Zijlstra is an experienced insurance manager currently at Vitol, where roles as Insurance Manager and Insurance Analyst have been held since January 2020. In that position, Gertjan is part of the Vitol Insurance Team, working on insurance programs for multiple clients including Varo Energy and VPI Immingham, covering various insurance lines. Prior to Vitol, Gertjan owned DutchMarinePower, specializing in marine diesel engines and inflatable workboats, and served as owner and marine cargo surveyor at ZPSI Inspection Agency, focusing on inspections and quality control across continents. Gertjan’s career also includes several trainee positions and a solid academic background in marketing from Tilburg University and Avans University of Applied Sciences.